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The primary responsibility of the role holder is to provide phone services to the entire mission. operates the Chancery’s lone central telephone switchboard in a rotating fashion. All incoming calls are promptly returned, and they are then forwarded to the appropriate office. Makes long-distance phone calls for VIP delegations and the entire mission staff, keeping a record of these calls for accounting purposes. Furthermore offers secretarial and protocol support to the mission’s executive office, duty officers, and other senior representatives on the weekends, during holidays, and after regular business hours. The incumbent is employed full-time, rotating shifts.
A thorough knowledge of internal offices and switchboard operations is required for the position. Must be familiar with the rules governing the local telephone company’s (PTCL) available telephone services. To help the employee assist the callers in an effective manner, s/he must have knowledge of customer support services and telephone ethics. Also, a full understanding of Nation Wide Dialing (NWD), International Standard Dialing (ISD), and access codes for all cell phone companies is required of the role holder.
The following benefits may be part of the pay for locally employed staff, including members of household and third-country nationals, who serve at the U.S. Mission in Islamabad, Pakistan:
The ability to get and maintain a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance is a requirement for all applicants.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. (https://pk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/current-vacancies/).
Please include the following documents with your application:
All Applicants:
Educational Documents: Include academic degree/transcript/diploma/detailed mark sheet/school leaving certificate and/or any other related document as a single attachment using the tab “Other Document”
Experience Documents: Include professional and job-related experience certificates/letters of all previous work experiences and any proof (last drawn salary slip/appointment letter etc.) of current employment as a single attachment using tab “Other Document 2”.
Trade School Course/Diploma/License: Professional license from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as registered engineer/professional engineer/diploma certificate, if required in the vacancy announcement.
Driver’s License: Driving licenses (new & old (if any) using the tab “Driver’s License” as an attachment, if required in the vacancy announcement.
Work/Residency Permit: Required, in case you are not a citizen of the host country.
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